Cassius Alan Rovenstine, 81, Atwood, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of the Atwood community, he was born on April 16, 1938, the son of Cassius “Tim” Rovenstine and Grayce Elizabeth (Kinzie) Rovenstine. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1956, then attended Butler University before returning to Atwood to work at his family’s grocery store. He met his wife, Sandra Sue Witham, when she worked at the restaurant across the street. They were wed Nov. 29, 1958, and their marriage lasted until Sandra’s death on July 31, 2009.

In addition to his work at the grocery store, he held positions as a deliveryman for the county line cheese route and as a manager at Creighton Brothers. And in 1969, he took a job as a deputy at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, beginning a career in law enforcement that would span three decades.

He entered the world of Republican politics in 1974, running unsuccessfully for the office of Sheriff of Kosciusko County. He tried again in 1978 and was elected by a wide margin, ending two decades of Democratic dominance at the Sheriff’s Department. He won a second term in 1982, and then, in 1987, assumed the role of captain under Sheriff Ron Robinson.

He was elected to third and fourth terms as sheriff in 1990 and 1994, becoming the longest serving sheriff in Kosciusko County history. His tenure in office saw the shuttering of the historic county jail and the construction of a larger, more modern facility, as well as the creation of the Kosciusko County Work Release program. After leaving office, he served as a consultant for the new jail project and worked as an investigator for the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office.

His hobbies included fishing at his beloved river cottage along the Tippecanoe, gardening tomatoes, working on the family farm, and following high school and Indiana University basketball.

He was a proud member of the Atwood Lions Club and the Kosciusko County Shrine Club. He served on the original board of directors for the Beaman Home. He was active in Republican politics and served as treasurer of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee. He was a volunteer for the Atwood Fire Department and served as its chief from 1964 to 1978.  He was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Sagamore of the Wabash, the Chamber of Commerce Government Excellence Award, the Fireman of the Year Award, and the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame.

Despite his many great achievements, he was a quiet and humble man.  More than any of his public accomplishments, he will be remembered for his private acts of generosity and compassion toward those he encountered on life’s journey.

His survivors include his loving companion, Yvonne Sue England; his three children: Cassius Aaron (Robin) Rovenstine; Nanette Michelle (Bill) DeGaetano; and Nicole Sue (Rick) Rutherford; and his seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra, and his sister, Diane Baney.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Atwood Community Center, Atwood. Pastor John Lowe will officiate the service with Interment Services in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Beaman Home
PO Box 12
Warsaw, IN 46581
OR
Our Father’s House
2114 E Winona Ave.
Warsaw, IN 46580

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Eddie Eugene Krebs, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

He was born on May 18, 1938, in Warsaw, to Garnet Lavon (Wood) Krebs and Elmer John Krebs. On Aug. 26, 1960, he was married to Anita Doreen (Anders) Krebs, who survives.

He was a 1956 graduate of Warsaw High School, and he served in the Army National Guard for many years. He worked for over 40 years for Dalton Foundry in Warsaw as the superintendent of processing retiring in 1993. After retirement he always kept busy, he especially loved to do yard work, delivered Meals on Wheels, and also made his services available to drive cancer patients to their appointments. He was a past member of Warsaw Church of God, where he worked the sound system and most recently, he had been attending Warsaw Community Church. He lived a full life and will be dearly missed by his family and countless friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Anita Doreen Krebs,Warsaw; daughter: Lori Krebs Riley, Warsaw; son: Kevin Eugene Krebs, Warsaw; granddaughter: Jennifer Craig, High Point, N.C.; and his great-grandson: Elias Craig, High Point, N.C. Also surviving are his brother: Richard (Ruby) Krebs, Warsaw; sister: Nancy Coffing, Gloucester, Va.; and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Eddie’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by Pastor Ronnie Patrick and Pastor Jamy Gregory. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 and would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Dean Wagoner, Bourbon, passed away too soon at the young age of 73 on Oct. 10, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth.

He was born the son of Roland and Bertha (Winger) Wagoner March 19, 1946, at Plymouth. He has been a lifelong Bourbon resident and a Triton School Corporation graduate of 1964. His father and he were partners  in the local International Harvester dealership, Bourbon Farm and Home. Later on he worked for Rader farm equipment of Bremen. Tom had a passion for Harley Davidsons and enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with Diana, his wife of 39 years. He also loved to travel out west on prairie dog hunting excursions. He shared his christian faith at Bourbon Bible Church, where he was a member.

One of his proud moments was serving his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the Vietnam War. But his greatest accomplishment was being present in the lives of his family. He was loved and will be remembered for the difference he made in our hearts.

Those who will greatly miss Mr. Wagoner are his wife, Diana and their children: Tom and Barbara Wagoner of Etna Green; Angi and Fred Hathaway of North Manchester; Tim Berger of Bourbon; and Tracy and Bill Melville of Warsaw; their grandchildren: Robyn and Kaycee Wagoner; Tyler, Hannah, Matthew, Holly and Kylie Hathaway;  Robby Emkow and Megan Berger; and Sam and Jack Melville; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters: Patty Bauer of Plymouth; Bobbi Brunk of Plymouth; Margi Heckley of Indianapolis, and Jo Wagoner of Plymouth.

Those who have preceded in death are his parents, grandson Jacob Berger, and brother Bill Wagoner.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, at Bourbon Bible Church,  2002 12th Rd, Bourbon. A service to celebrate his life will be held Tuesday at 10:30 in the church with Pastor Larry Goss officiating. Burial will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

The Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for the family.

Larry D. Losee, 82, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at Creekside Village.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1937, to the late Charles and Louise (Stump) Losee. He was a 1956 graduate of Milford High School were he played center on the basketball team. He was honored to be inducted into the Kosciusko County Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.

He was inducted into the Army Reserves on Oct. 25, 1960, in Warsaw. He was honorably discharged on Oct.16, 1962. On Sept. 26, 1959, he married Sherry Fields and to this happy union they were blessed with two daughters. He worked as a tool and die maker at CTS Corp. in Elkhart for 40 years before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed the outdoors, ice fishing, fishing trips to Canada, mushroom hunting, IU basketball, Notre Dame football, and spending time with his family.

Larry Losee is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sherry Losee of Edwardsburg, Mich.; daughters: Dawn (Daniel) Houser of Bremen; and Heather (Darren) Correll of South Bend; grandson, Christopher Bombrys of South Bend; siblings, Don (Dale) Losee of Nappanee; and Janice Elliott of Ashley; nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He is preceded in death by parents; siblings, George Losee and Mildred Charlton.

Larry’s family will have a private memorial service at a later time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Richard (Dick) Allen Irwin was born May 10, 1948, to Dale and Erlene Irwin in Warsaw. He has an older brother Don (also a Vietnam veteran) and three younger siblings Peggy, Keith and Nancy. The family was raised in and around Atwood, when the kids were growing up.

The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at United Pentecostal Church of Bourbon. A service to celebrate Richard’s’s life will be held immediately following the visitation with Pastor Matthew and Bishop Mark Cottrill officiating. Burial will take place in Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green, Indiana with military honors.

Harriet (Rockhill) Arford, 87, Leesburg passed away at 11:44 p.m., Oct. 14, 2019, in Parkview Whitley Hospital.

On Dec. 1, 1931, she was born in Warsaw, to Morrison Albert and Isabel (Hadley) Rockhill. On Sept. 18, 1954, in Warsaw she was united in marriage to Dr. John E. Arford who preceded her on May 16, 2013.

She lived most of her life in the Kosciusko County area where she had been a Radiology Tech, a homemaker and retired as a school psychometrist. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw. She was life member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughter of the Nile, TETI Sheri #60 and a Charter Member of the Amateur Ballroom Dancers, where she received a Silver Medal with her late husband John during a competition.

She loved dancing, gardening (and was a Jackson-Perkins Rose Test Member) and was loved dearly by her family

She is survived by her daughter: Rebecca (Dick) Arford-Smith of Columbia City; sons: John Stephen (Linnaea) Arford of New Haven; and Michael Vincent (Jan) Arford of Leesburg. She is also survived by her grandchildren: MacKenzie Arford, Heather (Adam) Harter, Jared (Julie) Arford, Kaitlyn Arford, Michaela Arford, Laura Arford and William Arford. Further survivors include great-grandchildren: Reilly Arford, Hayden Arford-Harter, Wyatt Harter and Logan Rosenquist.

She was preceded by her husband John E. Arford, granddaughter: Madelyn Arford and brother: Alvin T. Rockhill.

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, in the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw with Pastor Brian Smith officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, also at the church. Burial will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to: Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325 East, Pierceton, IN. 46562 or First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, 179 S. Indiana Street, Warsaw, IN. 46580.

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Linda Kay Jacobsen, 71, Yuma, Ariz., passed away at 2:15 p.m., Oct. 8, 2019.

She was born on Oct. 7, 1948, in Warsaw, to Willard Gale and Betty Jane Smith. Prior to moving to Yuma, Ariz. she had lived in Warsaw and Winona Lake. She had worked at Walmart in Yuma for 18 years. She loved her grandchildren, books, bingo, camping and boating.

She is survived by her children: Cindy (Todd) Kingsley and Leslie Ogan; her sister and best friend: Deb Gunter and sisters: Jolynn Smith, Diane Elkins and Gale (Steve) Cretcher. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nicholas Kessler, Brittany Kessler, James Tinder, Jessica (Sam) Chandadai, Travis (Kayla) Bays, Dylan Shepherd and Ayden Gaerte along with 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, a brother: Stephen Smith and sisters: Karen Smith and Christina Spigutz.

Funeral services will be private and burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. Services are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels.

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John Jay Mahler was born in Niles, Mich. Nov. 27, 1945, to Arthur Jay Mahler and Verna Mae (Randall) Mahler.

As a youngster, he lived with his parents on Olson Road between Monterey and Leiters Ford. He graduated from Aubeenaubee High School.

On Sept. 17, 1965, he married Linda Carl, and together they had six children. He and his wife had a goat farm near Argos. They later divorced. He was formerly employed at the old Montgomery Ward store in Plymouth, and Plymouth LP Gas Company. He was currently retired and living in Mentone, Indiana.

He enjoyed playing cards and putting together jigsaw puzzles. He loved to spend time with his youngest daughter, Grace.

He is survived by his former wife Linda Mahler White, Mishawaka; two sons: Joshua (Sheila) Mahler, of Warsaw; and Sam (Marsha) Mahler, of Monterey; three daughters: Joy (Chris) Greeney, of Elkhart; Faith (Matt) Enis, of South Bend; and Grace (Christopher) Lloyd, of Winona Lake. His children have blessed him with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers: LeRoy Mahler, of Shelbyville; Dennis (Delores) Mahler, of Mooresville; and sister: Beverly (Dean) Haschel, of Monterey; along with many nieces and nephews.

Proceeding him in death were his parents and infant son, Abraham.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at The Hub-Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N SR 15, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

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Heather Emelio, 34, Warsaw, passed away at 1:17 p.m., Oct. 15, 2019, in her residence.

On April 18, 1985, she was born in Bethesda, Md. to Michael Anthony Emelio and Catherine I. Gaskill. A lifetime resident of Warsaw she was formerly employed by Alderfer-Bergan of Warsaw.

She is survived by her daughter: Lillian Miller of Warsaw; son: Darrien Miller of Warsaw; mother: Cathy Gaskill of Warsaw; and father: Michael A. (Jan) Emelio of Maryland. She is further survived by her maternal grandparents: Denny and Pat Hover of Warsaw and Leonard and Annette Gaskill of Goshen.

She was preceded by her sister: Jennifer Emelio in October of 1998.

A visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. A private interment will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to: McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, to assist the family, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN. 46580

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Sandra Kay Pfaff, known to most as “Sandy,” passed away at 12:43 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse Hospice Home.

Born on April 3, 1945, in San Francisco, Calif., she was the daughter of the late William Collins and the late Florence (Mikels) (Collins) Denny. She spent most of her childhood in the Logansport area where she attended school and was a baton twirler.  She was also proud to twirl as a Junior Golden Girl at Purdue University.

She was lovingly, dedicated to her family as a homemaker and took an interest in sewing and crochet. She also enjoyed puzzles and the fellowship of her bible study group at Tippe River Downs. She admired flowers and gardening, passing time with all kinds of computer games and Facebook.

On April 7, 1963, Sandy and Robert J. Pfaff, Jr. were united in marriage. They shared more than fifty-two years together before his passing on Oct. 5, 2015. Surviving are their daughters: Bobbi (husband, Cary) Carter of Vincennes; and Vickie (husband, Greg) Lootens of Rochester; and their grandsons: Clayton Andrew Carter of Frankfort; Tyler Lootens of Fort Wayne; and Kobe Lootens of Rochester. Also surviving are three siblings: sister, Phyllis (husband, Phil) Drake and brothers, Gaile (wife, Tonya) Collins and William Collins, Jr.

Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Logansport.

Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Cardinal Services of Indiana, 504 North Bay Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.

Rodney A. Holloway, 36, a resident of Mentone, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at home. He had struggled with diabetes for nearly twenty years and although his family mourns his death, they are comforted to know there is no more testing, no more waiting for results and no more doctor’s appointments.

He was born on Aug. 4, 1983 in Warsaw. He was the son of Garold Holloway and Sharon (Hyde) Wagoner and a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He was an avid pool player and enjoyed BINGO. He liked going to auctions and had worked at Creighton Brothers for some time. Most of all, he was a joker with a laid-back style and a good sense of humor. He loved time spent with his nieces and nephews.

Those who survive with memories to cherish include his girlfriend, Shannon Mayhew of Mentone; mother, Sharon (husband, Matt) Wagoner of Warsaw; father, Garold (wife, Wendy) Holloway of Plymouh; and his siblings: Christopher (wife, Conya) Holloway of Mentone; Melissa Paxton of Twelve Mile; Jason (wife, Nicole) Holloway of Warsaw; Troy Holloway of Warsaw; Christopher Bittinger of Plymouh; and Kelsey Wagoner of Oklahoma. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Dean and Sylvia Holloway; maternal grandfather, Ira Hyde and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Rodney Holloway was preceded in passing by his maternal grandmother, Evelyn Hyde and by a brother, Andrew Wagoner.

Friends may join family for a time of visitation at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19. 

Memorial gifts may be directed to K-21 Health Foundation, PO Box 1810, Warsaw, Indiana  46581-1810

Jimmy R. Dawson, 77, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly just before 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

He was born on March 30, 1942, in David, Ky. He was the son of the late Earl and Josephine (Sparks) Dawson. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and moved to the Warsaw area in 1962. On Dec. 28, 1964, he was united in marriage to Janet Louise Hite. Having shared fifty years together, she preceded Mr. Dawson in passing on April 24, 2014.

Jimmy Dawson was a thirty-three-year employee of Dalton Foundry. He was also a longtime member of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church and was a hard-working provider. He loved time spent with his family; they fondly remember his swims across Pike Lake, time spent at the Warsaw Speedway and his partiality for Cadillac automobiles. He was also a dog lover.

Those who survive with memories to treasure include his daughter, Becky (husband, Keith) Lowe of Warsaw; and son, James (wife, Kathy) Dawson of Warsaw; brother, Johnny Dawson of Prestonsburg; and sister, Sue Moore of Prestonsburg. Also surviving are five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Janet, and his parents, those who preceded him in passing include five brothers and four sisters.

A visitation will take place on Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Reverend Bob Brown officiating a 7 p.m. funeral service. Burial will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may made to assist with veteran’s care at the VA of Northern Indiana, Attn: Voluntary Services 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

This request is in honor of Jimmy’s father-in-law, Harold Hite. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

Frederick D. Wolford, 93, Warsaw, passed away at 9:08 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Signature Healthcare, Fort Wayne.

He was born Nov. 19, 1925, in Warsaw to Leonard and Mary J. (Latta) Wolford. He was united in marriage for 55 years to Marjorie (West) Wolford who preceded him on Aug. 1, 2013.

He faithfully served his Nation in the United States Coast Guard during WWII as a Seaman First Class aboard the USS Hodges (AP 144) as a Seaman First Class and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle while serving as a Helmsman on a Higgins Boat Landing Craft.

Furthermore, he served his Community from 1949 to 1962 on the Warsaw Fire Department and was Fire Chief from 1960 to 1962. Later he was employed by Othy, Inc. of Warsaw as President Frank Saemann’s Personal Assistant.

His memberships included the Warsaw Masonic Lodge, Mizpah Shrine Temple of Fort Wayne where he was a member of the Horse Patrol and the Kosciusko County Shrine Club where he was member of the Mini-Bike Patrol.

He is survived by his son Troy Wolford of Edwardsburg, Mich.

Private services will be held. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw is entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60707

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Neil Stanford Allison, 72, Warsaw, entered his eternal home at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. He passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake.

He was born Sept. 28, 1947, in Fort Meade, Md. to Roy and Ruth (McCombie) Allison. Roy, Ruth and Neil moved to Winona Lake, in 1948 so Roy could attend Grace Seminary. On Jan. 9, 1971, he was married to Leana Faith (Lauster) Allison, who survives.

He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1965 and attended Grace College for his Freshman year before deciding to volunteer for the United States Army. He received an Honorable Discharge after having served three years in the Army; nearly two years of his service being in Vietnam.

Upon his return to Winona Lake, he began his printing career at Free Methodist Publishing House that spanned 19 years. He began as a press operator and finished as the pressroom supervisor. Neil also worked at two printing companies in Fort Wayne for 12 years before accepting a management position at the Grace College Print Shop. After ten years in that role, he retired in 2011.

He enjoyed participating in sports, but softball was his favorite. For 25 years, he was the Pitcher on several city league teams and his church league team as well. During the winter months, he enjoyed participating in bowling leagues in Warsaw. He also enjoyed playing golf, tennis, ping pong, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing and biking. In addition, he enjoyed singing as he was in the high school choir, church choir and the men’s quartet.

His faith was evident in how he lived his life and he was very active in his church. He was a member of Warsaw Community Grace Brethren Church and he served as a financial officer. In his later years, he was a regular attender at Pleasant View Bible Church. Ministry was always important to him and upon his retirement, he became a volunteer driver for Fellowship Missions. He would drive residents to various appointments as far away as Fort Wayne and Kokomo. He enjoyed being a friend to those in need and being a testimony to the men he would transport.

He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Leana Allison, Warsaw; son:  Scott (Amy) Allison, Columbia City; daughter: Heidi (Brian) Barrick, Whitmore Lake, Mich.; three granddaughters:  Shelby Allison, Ainsley and Ellie Barrick; and his sister: Patricia (Dave) Mikel, Nappanee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Kathleen “Kathy” Allison.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Neil Allison’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. 200 N., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Mike Hontz. There will also be visitation an hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #49 and V.F.W. #1126 both of Warsaw and members of the Army Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be directed to Grace Village Retirement Community, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, IN  46590; or to Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. 200 N., Warsaw, IN 46580 and would be appreciated by her family.

Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.

Anna Louise Kline, 74, North Manchester, passed away October 21, 2019 at her residence at 10:10 p.m. On June 2, 1945, she was born in Warsaw, to William and Lula Mae (McCane) Rutherford.

Faith had always been the cornerstone of Anna Kline’s life. She passed the importance of religion on to her family, especially her daughters. She wrote songs for church and taught Sunday School for many years. She always had a smile that would light up a room and spread her infectious joy. When people came over, she made sure that they left with their bellies full and kindness in their hearts. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews, her Sunday School children, and especially her grandchildren. She relished the time spent watching the deer and other animals in her back yard and enjoyed mowing the lawn.

On Dec. 22, 1966, Anna married Edward Kline; the two were married for 52 years.

The loving memory of Anna Kline will be forever remembered her husband, Edward Kline, North Manchester; her two daughters, Angela Kline, North Manchester; and Kimberly (Don) Orr, Rochester; one brother James (Barbara) Rutherford, Warsaw; one sister Mary Ann Wood, Warsaw; two grandchildren Anna Frantz, Warsaw; and PFC Aaron Orr, USMC. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 26, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Elaine Miller, Pastor Aaron Miller, and Pastor Michael Miller will officiate. Burial will be at Laketon Cemetery, Laketon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75231.

Garould Eugene O’banion, age 54, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at home.

Garould Eugene O’banion

A longtime resident of the Goshen community, and later relocated to Warsaw, he was born on November 25, 1964, in South Bend to John E. O’banion and Susan K. (Chrispyn) Turner. Garould has spent the last 6 years with his beloved Christy R. Myers, in Warsaw, IN. Garould attended Goshen High school and furthered his education at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.

Garould is survived by his wife Christy R. Myers of Warsaw, daughters, Nicole O’banion, of Middlebury, and Tessa (Bryan) O’banion, of Goshen; a son; Torin Myers, of Fort Wayne; sisters; Robin O’banion, of South Bend, Teresa Bradbury of South Bend, Terry O’banion, of Texas, Renee O’banion, of Alabama, Monica Flores, of Goshen, Michelle (Jerry) Lambright, of Goshen, and brother; Michael Turner, of Wolcottville, a grandson, Thomas Bryan; granddaughters; Daelyn Bryan, Deliylah Bryan, Sequoya Middleton,  Zakiah Middleton; mother; Susan Turner of Goshen; step-father, Ron Turner or Goshen. He was preceded in death by his father John O’banion, a brother, Johnny O’banion, and a grandson Joshua Schuh-Myers.

Garould had a love for all things known, unknown and odd.  Garould had a bravery for the world unlike anyone else. That bravery guided him through his fight against cancer. His determination, radiant personality and love of music made his battle seem easy. Though his physical body was damaged by the disease, cancer did not win the war. Daily, Garould embraced the physical pain and exhaustion by praising God and giving thanks for His grace. Garould’s spirit was never broken nor did it stop him from showing love and mercy toward his family and friends. His cancer lost the battle when the trumpets called him home to reveal truth to all his inquiries and curiosities by placing him on the streets made of gold. Garould carried a bright energy through life that touched the hearts of many.  For years he lived a fast and wild life to later journey into a life of love and loyalty with Christy and an acceptance of the Lord that guided him through the rest of his earthly journey. Any and all that were touched by Garould are welcome to join his family and friends in his celebration of life.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the Grace Community Church, Goshen, Indiana.  Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Grace Community Church-Goshen.

Pastor Ron Patrick will officiate.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

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Elleree Johnson of Warsaw, Indiana went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:38 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age 84. 

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She was born on June 14, 1935, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Lola (Miller) Owens and James Owens.  On February 12, 1958, she was married to Butler Johnson, who survives. 

Elleree was a member of New Creation Fellowship in Warsaw, where she always made herself available to volunteer her time and help wherever she was able to.  She loved and supported her church and church family. 

She was loved by friends and family alike for her contagious smile, sense of humor and her welcoming spirit to everyone who had the privilege to meet her. Elleree was no stranger to the many joys she relished throughout her life, but she also experienced many losses.  She had a loving heart full of empathy for others who also had to cope with the loss of a loved one.  She made sure that they knew they were not alone in their journey.  This lasting legacy speaks to the strength of her spirit and humility. 

Elleree was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.  She dearly loved her family and very much enjoyed spoiling her many grandchildren.  She would most want to be remembered for her steadfast faith in her Savior Jesus Christ!  She will be forever loved and missed. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years, Butler Johnson (Warsaw, Indiana); son:  Pastor Rick (Martha) Johnson (Winona Lake, Indiana); daughter:  Karen Elaine Seals (Kewanna, Indiana); six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; and her sister:  Jearlean Hyden (Warsaw, Indiana).  She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Dennis Howard, two sons:  Larry Gene Howard, Phillip Alan Johnson, one daughter, Lorane Faye Howard, two brothers:  William Lee Owens, Adron B. Owens, and one sister, Ada Jearie Prater.           

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

Elleree’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service that will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home and officiated by her son, Pastor Rick Johnson.  Burial will follow with a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw. 

Memorial donations may be directed to New Creation Fellowship, 315 N. Cedar Street, Warsaw, Indiana  46580 and would be appreciated by the family. 

James “Jim” Nuell

James Kenneth “Jim” Nuell, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at his home.

He was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Rochester, to Kenneth and Thelma (Snyder) Nuell. 

He grew up as a young child in Rochester, attended Rochester Public Schools and lived in Warsaw most of his life. He was formerly employed at Cardinal Center for most of his working career.

He attended the Cowboy Church in Warsaw and was active in the Special Olympics.  He enjoyed bowling, horseback riding, basketball, fishing and riding his bike.

He is survived by eight nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister:Charlene Vaughn; and brother: Weldon Nuell. 

Visitation will take place from 5 -7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Private burial will take place in the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. 

Preferred memorials may be given to the James Nuell Funeral Fund, c/o Cremation Services, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, IN 46582. To send condolences to the family in memory of James Nuell, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com